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Owen Swan Owen Swan i(A113579 works by)
Born: Established: 1975 Sydney, New South Wales, ;
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon How to Move a Zoo : The Incredible True Story Kate Simpson , Owen Swan (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2024 27654010 2024 single work picture book children's

'The true story of how at the beginning of the 20th century Jessie the elephant walked from Moore Park Zoo to her spacious new home in the Taronga Zoological Park.

'It was still dark when Mr Miller opened the gates of the old zoo, but he wasn't scared because he wasn't alone. He was with Jessie the elephant and together they were going to walk from Moore Park, through the city streets, to the ferry at Fort Macquarie. Jessie was moving to her spacious new home in the soon-to-be-opened Taronga Zoological Park.

'Jessie's surprising journey was unlike any other and it brought a little warmth to the city on that brisk September morning in 1916.

'The incredible true story of Jessie the elephant from the bestselling author of Anzac Girl: The War Diaries of Alice Ross-King and the highly acclaimed illustrator of Anzac Biscuits.' (Publication summary) 
1 y separately published work icon One Lone Swallow Corinne Fenton , Owen Swan (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : New Frontier , 2020 20019520 2020 single work picture book children's

'One lone swallow flies out into the night to find her mate, leaving her nestlings behind.

'Will she find him and return home safely? ​

'This stunning and evocative book takes you on a bird’s eye view journey through the streets of Florence, Italy.'

Source: Publisher's blurb
1 y separately published work icon Scruffle-Nut Corinne Fenton , Owen Swan (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : New Frontier , 2019 16795822 2019 single work picture book children's

'As winter leaves tumble and twirl a wisp of memory wraps itself about me and whispers me back to long ago ...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
1 y separately published work icon Happily Ever After : The Little Mermaid Alex Field , Owen Swan (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : New Frontier , 2018 12312121 2018 single work picture book children's

'A little mermaid must say goodbye to her sea legs if she is to be with her prince. Owen Swans ethereal illustrations recreate life and beauty under the sea.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon My Friend Tertius Corinne Fenton , Owen Swan (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2017 10673792 2017 single work picture book children's

'A delightful and heartwarming picture book about a WWII code-breaker and his pet gibbon, from best-selling creators Corinne Fenton and Owen Swan.

'One question kept echoing in my mind - if I had to leave, what would I do with Tertius?

'This is the true story of two lives brought together by chance. Arthur Cooper, working in intelligence for the British Government in pre-war Hong Kong, rescues a small gibbon and names him Tertius. Together they escape to a safe place - but is it for always?' (Publication summary)
2 3 y separately published work icon Out Owen Swan (illustrator), Angela May George , Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2016 8735025 2016 single work picture book children's

'Touching story about starting a new life and the strength of the human spirit. Timely and sensitive discussion of what drives people to become refugees and the challenges they face. Soft, yet evocative, illustrations. Released to coincide with World Refugee Day 2016.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Happily Ever After Alex Field , Owen Swan (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : New Frontier , 2016-2018 19910463 2016 series - author picture book
1 4 y separately published work icon The Red Feather Ben Kitchin , Owen Swan (illustrator), Frenchs Forest : New Frontier , 2015 8812691 2015 single work picture book children's

'Claude and his friends find a beautiful red feather at the beach one day. One by one, they trade for the feather until they discover they have the most fun sharing its beauty together.' (Publication summary)
4 3 y separately published work icon Newspaper Hats Phil Cummings , Owen Swan (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2015 8758374 2015 single work picture book children's

'Grandpa remembers many things from long ago, but he has trouble remembering his granddaughter, Georgia. In this moving story, a little girl helps her grandfather reach his memories through the simple act of making hats from folded newspaper. A gentle yet powerful story about the love and memories that bind families together.' (Publication summary)
1 7 y separately published work icon Anzac Biscuits Phil Cummings , Lindfield : Scholastic Press Scholastic Press , 2013 Z1925758 2013 single work children's fiction children's 'Rachel is in the kitchen, warm and safe. Her father is in the trenches, cold and afraid. When Rachel makes biscuits for her father, she adds the love, warmth and hope that he needs. This is a touching story of a family torn apart by war but brought together through the powerful simplicity of Anzac Biscuits.' (Publisher's blurb)
1 5 y separately published work icon Lilli-Pilli, The Frog Princess Vashti Farrer , Owen Swan (illustrator), Gosford : Scholastic Australia , 2010 Z1733986 2010 single work picture book children's
1 4 y separately published work icon Hide and Seek Irini Savvides , Owen Swan (illustrator), Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2008 Z1472893 2008 single work picture book children's
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